Video lag at default settings

[Cenjay]

I've just started playing EQ2 with a friend who's been playing for a while. I have a newer system with a faster processor and more memory and video card with more memory than she does yet I still get video lag at the same settings she's playing on. I get really laggy during battle when spells and effects are going off.

this is my pc I have added nothing except the video card.

http://support.gateway.com/s/PC/R/4...59/4659nv.shtml

this is the video card I added

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...N82E16814130100

Thanx in advanced for your time

[StoneySilen]

What video card does she have?  The 7300GT is bottom barrel not much better then your onboard Intel that came with the system. It is possible she has a lower numbered video card then you do but it is more powerful.

[Cenjay]

luckily the manufacturer offers a step up program that allows me to buy a bettr vid card during the first 90 days and deduct the full purchase price of my original.

would this be a better option?

http://www.evga.com/products/morein...R&family=23

[Sairusco]

Cenjay wrote:

luckily the manufacturer offers a step up program that allows me to buy a bettr vid card during the first 90 days and deduct the full purchase price of my original.

would this be a better option?

http://www.evga.com/products/morein...R&family=23

That's a better choice indeed, here is a comparisation graph to help you out (note it's based on overall fps, higher is better) http://www23.tomshardware.com/graph...2&chart=318

[Tebos]

You should also tell us what in-game graphic settings where you trying to play the game at. Balanced, High Quality etc..